Damascus and Stag "Southern" Bowie.

[RMLamey]

I had about 15 minutes to get some pics of the Bowie before delivery, let me say that getting the Damascus to show up in poor ambient light is tricky, at best.

Steel is 1095/L6, random pattern, I will be making more in the future. Going to make a visit to Chad Nichols and get some pointers on "mass" steel making.
Fittings are mild steel (blued), handle is Stag. Forgot to measure the overall length, but the blade is 9.5" x 1-1/2+".

This is the first Bowie ive done with guard/ferrul/butt cap in a long time (first actually with a butt cap). Had to re-learn a few simple construction "tricks" I obviosly had forgotten.

Will be doing a few more along these lines, as soon as I catch up on requests.

The Damascus is much "clearer" in person, but here goes-

 

[Michael Starr]

smokin' hot...sign me up
what's the story behind the steel pattern?

 

[JurT]

Wow very nice!!

 

[Lorien]

that's super cool, Matt:thumbup:
Beauty shape overall, very sleek.
The steel is wicked! Looks like contour lines on a map. A map to knife awesomeness...

 

[RogerP]

that's super cool, Matt:thumbup:
Beauty shape overall, very sleek.
The steel is wicked! Looks like contour lines on a map. A map to knife awesomeness...

Exactly what I was thinking. Very striking piece Matt - I definitely dig it.

Roger

 

[Don Hanson III]

I see ya got he stag to work....NICE!

 

[JParanee]

you should use stag more often great piece bro you should send it to me.

 

[RMLamey]

thanks all... Joe this going to be a 70th birthday present, but I could make you a similar piece... you too MStarr.

I actually enjoyed fitting up the stag and guard/ferrule, going to be making a few more in the traditional style like this one.

 

[JParanee]

When are ya comeing to Pa

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Great knife. That steel is stunning.

 

[xaman]

SO nice Matt :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[fujita yuji]

What a beautiful knife!

 

[Buddy S.]

That's one Cool Damascus Bowie Matt.The Stag handle really Looks Great too.Is this your First Damascus Bowie-or Your 1St Damascus knife Period?I haven't ever seen one before this unless I missed a Post somewhere.The Dam.Pattern is Excelllent-Overall it's a Two Thunbs Up Bowie For Sure.Excellent Work once Again Bro.
Buddy S.:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Joss]

Great, great damascus! Good work, man!

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

And I rememebr when you were young and shiftless....

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

That knife would also be hot with damascus fittings

 

[RogerP]

That knife would also be hot with damascus fittings

That would be very yummy indeed. Matt - write that down for future reference.

Roger

 

[Doug C]

As nice as your other knives are, I think you hit a home run with this one, Matt. :thumbup:

Doug

 

[John T Wylie Jr]

Matt , I remember seeing your early work on 1911forum , and being in awe of it then.

I am even more in awe of it now that I have made a couple knives myself.

Really your style and your attention to detail.

Nice work.

 

[DESO]

Fantastique.





Alain